Tag: Kevin Quackenbush
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John Holdzkom: a name to remember
September 17, 2014 Detroit Tigers — After Glen Perkins handed the Tigers a win in the top half of the ninth, Joe Nathan’s poor command and Ezequiel Carrera’s defensive mistake combined to give it right back. After the game, Brad Ausmus confirmed that Nathan remains the closer, 5.10 ERA and all, but Nathan remains on the Hot Seat, where he’s made…
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Sean Doolittle expected to return today
September 12, 2014 Oakland A’s – All signs point towards Sean Doolittle’s activation today. Since we anticipate his immediate return to his old gig, expect a live alert if and when he is officially activated. Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson. San Francisco Giants – Bruce Bochy said two weeks ago that both Santiago…
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Joakim Soria and Rafael Soriano make their returns
September 11, 2014 Oakland A’s — After a successful outing on Wednesday, Sean Doolittle is on track to return from the DL on Friday. Hierarchy remains: O’Flaherty | Cook | Gregerson. Houston Astros — With a lefty-heavy Mariners lineup in the 9th, it was Tony Sipp (mentioned in Wednesday’s VSW) who earned the save last night. It’s Josh Fields who will get most of the…
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Street, Perkins, Qualls all dealing with minor injuries
September 10, 2014 Houston Astros — Interim manager Tom Lawless chose Josh Fields to close out the Seattle Mariners; after the game, we learned that Chad Qualls was day-to-day with a minor injury. Hierarchy remains: Qualls | Sipp | Fields. Minnesota Twins — With Glen Perkins still battling tingling in his shoulder and neck, Jared Burton earned Tuesday night’s save. Perkins hopes…
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Drew Storen gets first save in Washington committee
September 8, 2014 Kansas City Royals – With Greg Holland getting some extra rest to recover from a minor triceps injury, Wade Davis picked up his second save in the past three days. Holland actually said before the game that he was available, but it seems Ned Yost decided to play it safe; Holland should…